An Introduction to Systems Analysis Techniques

by David Deeks (Author), Mark Lejk (Author)

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  Paperback
  1997

  $3.27

  This book has been written by two lecturers who have been teaching systems analysis techniques to students for a number of years. Not only have they been active practitioners with first hand knowledge of the techniques described, but have also developed effective ways of getting their message across to students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The book is based on the way they teach, and comes across in an easy, friendly and accessible style. It lays a firm foundation in analysis and is suitable for a wide range of undergraduate courses.The techniques introduced include spray and tree diagrams, data flow diagrams, data modelling, normalisation and entity life histories. The approach throughout is to introduce the techniques by the use of step-by-step worked examples.

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  Paperback
  2002

  $3.57

  Suitable for a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, the book lays a firm foundation in analysis, seeking to equip students for a real working environment. It will also help seasoned professionals refresh their skills. Written by two authors with longstanding experience in teaching systems analysis techniques to students and professionals, the material in this book is presented in an easy, friendly and accessible style. Both structured and object-oriented techniques are covered in the book. The structured techniques include spray and tree diagrams, data flow diagrams, entity models, normalisation and entity life histories. The object-oriented techniques include class diagrams and use cases. The approach throughout is to introduce each technique by the use of step-by-step worked examples followed by exercises related to the reader's experience. The subject of systems analysis is set in a wider context, emphasising the business oriented approach. This second edition also includes the first published introduction to the Process Improvement for Strategic Objectives (PISO(TM)) method for business re-engineering - developed at the University of Sunderland and gaining strong support in a wide range of private and public sector organisations.